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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology is any technology designed to perform a task and/or remove a barrier for the user. Assistive technology can support many facets of learning, including reading, writing, studying, and time management.

Supports available to students at NSCC


Tools and Resources

  • Assistive Technology Guide has information about tools to support you with reading, writing, studying, organization, note-taking and math.
  • NSCC's Knowledge Base contains articles about assistive technology tools. It also has information on features in Microsoft Applications such as Teams, OneNote, Word, and more.
  • ReadSpeaker and TextHelp Read and Write are reading/literacy support software programs. These are available free for all staff and students. Visit the Assistive Technology Guide for more information.
  • The Digital Accessibility Toolkit provides information on how to create accessible documents and online content.

Services and Contacts

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